Investment Q&A

Q: I have noticed more of ROP’s applications in use by in the medical world. It continues to remains on RBC’s top global ideas for 2020. Is it over-valued right now? Does it have the balance sheet and cash flow from existing operations to continue its acquisition strategy?

The share price worries me. Should it? Or does ROP deserve its rich price due to its growth potential? If you would buy, what would be reasonable entry price (or would you be patient and wait for the next market dip?)

Q: Kim Boulton on BNN made a strong case that Intel is undervalued and made it one of his top picks .
the other two were TWLO and Fastly.
Do you rate any of these three as a compelling buy

Q: please your thoughts on REM

Q: I am considering purchasing either Home Depot or Sherwin Williams. Do you consider these stocks a buy at this time and if so which one would you recommend or is there another security in this industry that you prefer. Thank You.

Q: Hi team,
I was looking at adding to my position in Veev. However, to do that I would be looking at trimming either twlo or Now. Would this be advisable? How would you compare Veev to the other 2 as far as long term growth prospects? Note my positions in both twlo and now are approx 50% larger than my position in Veev . Thank You

Q: Safehold realty (SAFE) was a top pick of real estate expert Michelle Wearing recently. Can I get your opinion on this relatively new stock and your opinion on their business model. She likened it to a hundred year bond, yet if they can achieve their goal of increasing the distribution at twice the rate of inflation that is obviously better than a bond, safety comparisons aside.

As a US REIT the majority of the distribution is return of capital. Am I correct that this would be the same tax treatment as a Canadian Reit, lowering my adjusted cost base. And how would the remainder of the distribution be taxed?
Finally what do you think of their major shareholder getting management fees, while many don’t like those sort of arrangements I have owned some similar companies where it has worked out well for me..
Geoff

Q: Do you have any thoughts on the potential of Colony Capital (NYSE)?

Q: I have done well with CSCO in my portfolio. Recently a guest on BNN suggested that the company is lagging behind its peers and would not consider it a buy. What are your thoughts for a 5 year hold?
Earl

Q: News from the US today on UNC going to strictly online learning has to be the first of many such stories. I know CHEGG is a prominent US name that could benefit from schools scrambling to move online but I would like to ask if you can provide some names of companies that will benefit if either elementary, secondary or post secondary schools are hastily shut down? I listed a few that might do well on the headlines and would like your thoughts on each but also would like to know who will be fuelling the transition if it happens (cloud, security etc). To put it another way, who else stands to benefit if "back to school" is quickly reversed. Deduct as you see to be fair please.

Q: (not on your list? - trades on nasdaq) reported Q2 earnings 11 Aug. I am trying to get a handle on its prospects. Aside from the first five years the past ten have been volatile or depressed, but improving in response to the current pandemic demands. Can you comment please on the current valuation and if possible indicate whether the recovery might be sustainable. Thank you.

Q: Do you think that Peloton has potential for further growth. Would you invest at this time? Please comment on the company's fundamentals. My thinking is that people will be hesitant to return to gyms after this pandemic. Thank you.
Stella

Q: I hold EXC in my rrsp account. Do you recommend holding on to this company? What companies would you recommend buying if I sell this one? Thank- you.

Q: Could I have your thoughts on Maxar at present ( I know it is now a U.S. company but a lot of the assets are the same as when domiciled in Canada.
The earth intelligence segment continues to perform well as it always has with recurring revenues. Since Jablonsky ( former Digital Globe CEO) took over as CEO at Maxr the stock is up 400 % plus. There is 80% institutional ownership and the debt is looking much more manageable now. Would you consider Maxr a moat type company? The list of clients is impressive. Every Google map I see has been done by Digital Globe. Moving forward would you consider this a good investment? Thx

Q: Could you please tell me a little bit about this company?
Why was it trading so high a few years ago? Was it all froth?
Cell phone app patent to emit UV to wipe out covid? Really??
Thanks

Q: Your analysis for along term hold.

Thanks
Thomas

Q: When you list the us stocks that you like you never mention microsoft, is there a reason you don't like microsoft as much of the other stocks.

Q: Any information and your opinion about JAMF will be appreciated. Thanks.

Q: Looking for a replacement to Boeing. My thinking is Raytheon or Honeywell. Does these sound like good replacement or there are better options.
Thanks
Kevin

Q: I want to build a stock portfolio of US Tech/Healthcare Stocks today with 20 Stocks for the next 10 years with growth being the main driver preferably with low debt, what companies would you recommend. Thanks for your useful advice.

Q: What are 10 best picks in USA for next 2 years. What is your view on CAT & FDX

RAK